Today I have a simple, pretty fall idea to share that might inspire you to think beyond the usual throw blanket and add a little extra cozy charm to your home this season.
Plus, it’s BUT WHERE DO I PUT THE COUCH? BOOK LAUNCH DAY (details below)!
Fall is the perfect time to mix textiles and add layers of comfort and style to pieces you already love.
There’s something about extra layers that makes a space feel instantly cozier on a chilly day.
Cold weather reminds me of my grandma, who insisted I wear long pants and a sweater whenever it dropped below 77 degrees. Now I’m the one suggesting layers to the young ones — I love sweaters and comfy pants!
You can approach fall decorating the same way: look around and ask which pieces would benefit from an extra layer.
A buffet? A bench? An ottoman? A dresser?
We all know a throw on a chair or sofa adds warmth, but try something unexpected to make a bigger impact.
Add texture and personality with items like a tapestry or woven rug, a table runner, a curtain panel, or even a pretty scarf.
Try layering a table runner or a small rug over an ottoman or bench for a fresh, unexpected look.
Yes — you can do that.
Small rugs don’t have to stay on the floor, and runners don’t have to stay on tables.
I once hung a rug on the wall and later used that same rug on a bench. Why not reuse pieces in new ways? Adding texture, mixing colors and patterns, and experimenting with combinations gives furniture and rooms an instant refresh.
Don’t overthink it. Have fun puttering around the house and trying unexpected pairings. Your signature style will emerge, and you’ll feel snug as a bug in a rug this fall.
Today is launch day for my new book But Where Do The Couch? (and Answers to 100 Other Decorating Questions)!
YAHOO! KariAnne and I are so excited to celebrate this release with you. Follow us on Instagram at The Inspired Room and Thistlewood Farms — we’ll likely be doing giveaways and answering decorating questions live in our stories this week.
Do you have a decorating question? Leave a comment below — we’d love to pick a few to answer this week!
If you try a creative decorating idea or are doing some fall nesting, share it on social media and tag @theinspiredroom with #fallnesting or #butwheredoiputthecouch. I’d love to see your projects and may share them in my stories.
Comments and questions on my posts and Instagram also enter you into a monthly giveaway for a surprise box from me.
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Grab a copy of the book at Amazon or Barnes & Noble, or check your local book and gift stores.
Tomorrow we’re starting a blog hop tour with a group of wonderful bloggers. Each will post on a different day and there will be giveaways, so don’t miss it.
The Inspired Room
Reluctant Entertainer
Stone Gable
Rooms for Rent
French Country Cottage
Dreaming of Homemaking
My 100 Year Old Home
Thistlewood Farms